Highest-rated Restaurants With Outdoor Seating in Dubuque, According to Yelp

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Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Dubuque, according to Yelp

Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.

Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?

Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.

Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.

While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Dubuque using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.

#30. Happy Joe's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 855 Century Dr Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Pizza
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#29. Sunshine Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Burgers, American (Traditional)
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#28. Jack's Chicken Palace

- Rating: 4.0/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1107 University Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Chicken Shop, Sandwiches, American (Traditional)
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#27. Great Dragon Chinese Restaurant

- Rating: 4.0/5 (33 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Dodge St Dubuque, IA 52003
- Categories: Chinese
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#26. 7 Hills Brewing

- Rating: 4.0/5 (270 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1085 Washington St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Breweries, Beer Bar, American (Traditional)
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#25. Taco Bell

- Rating: 4.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 Hillcrest Road Dubuque, IA 52002
- Categories: Mexican, Fast Food
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#24. Frannie's Barbeque

- Rating: 4.5/5 (3 reviews)
- Address: 1850 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Barbeque, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#23. Copper Kettle

- Rating: 4.0/5 (381 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2987 Jackson St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (New), Burgers
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#22. Foodie Garage Eatery

- Rating: 4.0/5 (93 reviews)
- Address: 1046 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#21. Papa Ozz

- Rating: 4.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 3340 John F Kennedy Rd Dubuque, IA 52002
- Categories: Pizza, American (Traditional)
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#20. Jumpers Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2600 Dodge St Dubuque, IA 52003
- Categories: Sports Bars, Chicken Wings, Sandwiches
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#19. Pepper Sprout Midwest Cusine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 378 Main St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (New)
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#18. Zoro's Gyros

- Rating: 4.5/5 (42 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1400 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (New), Greek
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#17. Fat Tuesday's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1121 University Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (Traditional)
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#16. Pete's Thai Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 609 E 22nd St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Thai
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#15. The Vault Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge

- Rating: 4.5/5 (32 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 342 Main St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Waffles, Tacos, Cocktail Bars
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#14. Oolong Asian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 145 W 11th St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese
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#13. Magoo's Pizza

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1875 University Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Pizza
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#12. Ice Cream U Scream

- Rating: 4.5/5 (8 reviews)
- Address: 198 Main St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Pizza
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#11. Happy's Place

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2323 Rockdale Rd Dubuque, IA 52003
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches
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#10. Knockout Melts

- Rating: 4.5/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 3412 Pennsylvania Ave Dubuque, IA 52002
- Categories: Sandwiches, Soup, American (Traditional)
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#9. L May Eatery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (320 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1072 Main St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Italian, Cocktail Bars, Pizza
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#8. El Paisano's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1543 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Mexican
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#7. Pita Pit

- Rating: 4.5/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: 2515 NW Arterial Dubuque, IA 52002
- Categories: Mediterranean, Sandwiches, Fast Food
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#6. Convivium Urban Farmstead

- Rating: 4.5/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2811 Jackson St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Venues & Event Spaces
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#5. Brazen Open Kitchen Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (358 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 955 Washington St Ste 101 Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (New)
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#4. Devour Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 1798 Central Ave Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: Cafes
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#3. Buddy's Clubhouse

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2364 Washington St Dubuque, IA 52001
- Categories: American (Traditional), Steakhouses, Seafood
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